Diana Torres Barker
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Knowledgeable and proactive ICU Registered Nurse with proven skills in coordinating and implementing treatment plans. Handles needs of patients with common presentations and complex cases, including responding expertly to diverse emergencies. Calm and insightful during stressful situations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Ascension St. Vincent
Jacksonville, FL
10.2021 - Current
- Administered critical care interventions to stabilize patients in life-threatening conditions.
- Monitored and assessed patient vital signs, ensuring timely intervention when necessary.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices and emergency response protocols.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and improve outcomes.
- Coordinated with family members to provide emotional support and clear communication regarding patient care.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
Produce Clerk
Publix Supermarket
Jacksonville, FL
06.2018 - 05.2022
- Trained and advised new company associates on company policies and job tasks.
- Trained new staff on proper handling and storage techniques for perishable items.
- Assisted customers with selections and provided product knowledge for an enhanced shopping experience.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Krankenpflegeschule Rummelsberg
Schwarzenbruck, Germany
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Provided quality direct care to nursing home residents by performing vital signs assessments, monitoring health status and ensuring safety of all residents.
- Assisted with daily living by successfully delivered attentive, kind, and professional caregiving services that enabled seniors to remain independent.
- Supported family members by answering inquiries of resident’s health, welfare and involvement with other residents and in community activities
- As a CNA on the orthopedic floor assisted with post-surgical patients by helping them with their daily living activities, performed vitals checks and monitored blood glucose.
- Complied with all safety guidelines and adhered to all hospital procedures. Attended training sessions as required.
- Advised the care designer on trends and changing needs of clients that impacted the effectiveness of care and service delivery and warranted adjustments to the care plan.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mathilden-Haus Diakonie
Mogeldorf, Germany
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Provided quality direct care to nursing home residents by performing vital signs assessments, monitoring health status and ensuring safety of all residents.
- Assisted with daily living by successfully delivered attentive, kind, and professional caregiving services that enabled seniors to remain independent.
- Supported family members by answering inquiries of resident’s health, welfare and involvement with other residents and in community activities
- As a CNA on the orthopedic floor assisted with post-surgical patients by helping them with their daily living activities, performed vitals checks and monitored blood glucose.
- Complied with all safety guidelines and adhered to all hospital procedures. Attended training sessions as required.
- Advised the care designer on trends and changing needs of clients that impacted the effectiveness of care and service delivery and warranted adjustments to the care plan.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
04-2024
Associate of Science degree - Nursing (ASN)
Keiser University
Jacksonville, FL05.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined
Krankenpflegeschule Rummelsberg
Schwarzenbruck, Germany09.2017
Bachelor’s degree - Graphic Designer
Fundación Universitaria del Area Andina
Bogota, Colombia03.2012
Skills
- Invasive hemodynamic monitoring
- Titrate intravenous drips for patient stabilization
- Management of patients with Impella device
- Management of patient on CRRT
- Neurological monitoring
- Compassionate care
- End-of-life care
- Clinical judgment
- Family support
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- License: RN9566533
- BLS Basic Cardiac Life Support
- ACLS Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Languages
Fluent in Spanish, German & English
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Ascension St. Vincent
10.2021 - Current
Produce Clerk
Publix Supermarket
06.2018 - 05.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Krankenpflegeschule Rummelsberg
01.2016 - 01.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mathilden-Haus Diakonie
01.2015 - 01.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined
Krankenpflegeschule Rummelsberg
Bachelor’s degree - Graphic Designer
Fundación Universitaria del Area Andina
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science degree - Nursing (ASN)
Keiser University
CLINICAL ROTATION
- UF Health, Jacksonville, FL
- Memorial Hospital, Jacksonville, FL
- Engaged in student clinical education in the medical surgical unit, cardiac unit, telemetry, and orthopedic units at UF
- Assisted nursing staff in providing care to neonatal and pediatric patients in the NICU and PICU at UF Health.
- Provided skillful and purposeful care to a culturally and medically diverse group of patients.
- Implemented bedside shift report in an organized manner to ensure effective communication and continuity of care.